Valmiki Ramayana 2.54.13: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 54, Shloka 13
भरद्वाजाश्रमप्राप्तिः · Arrival at Bharadvāja’s Hermitage and Counsel toward Citrakūṭa
न्यवेदयत चात्मानं तस्मै लक्ष्मणपूर्वजः ।
पुत्रौ दशरथस्यावां भगवन् रामलक्ष्मणौ ॥१३॥
nyavedayata cātmānaṁ tasmai lakṣmaṇapūrvajaḥ |
putrau daśarathasyāvāṁ bhagavan rāmalakṣmaṇau ||13||
राम ने रिशि को अपना परिचय दिया। उन्होंने कहा, गुरु, हम दशरथ के दो बेटे हैं। मैं राम हूँ और यह लक्ष्मण है।
Lakshmana's elder brother (Rama) introduced himself (to Bharadwaja), O venerable one, we are both sons of Dasaratha, Rama and Lakshmana.
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Satya and clarity in conduct: Rama speaks plainly about who he is, showing truthful self-presentation and respectful address to a spiritual elder.
After paying homage, Rama formally identifies himself and Lakshmana to the sage they have met.
Truthfulness and humility—Rama’s direct, reverent introduction rather than asserting royal privilege.
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